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Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-11
A Town Baptised in Fire.

DETROIT, Mich, Aug. l0,-The village
of Sandusky, The county seat of Sanilac
county was nearly wiped out by fire
which originated in the swamps south
of the village. The principal places are
all gone, among them being Carson's
hotel and store building, Hugh Nc.
Kenzies' agricultural adepot and resi-
dence and it's contents, G. NJ. Hoag and
John Laken's general store and a mum.
Der of residences, nine buildings in all.
Very little can be learned about the fire,
as the telegraph and telephone wires. are
down on all sides. A Carsonville de-
spatch states that the loss is from Sl5, 900
to $40, 900. There has been no loss of
life, us at first reported.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-11

GETTYSBURG, Penn, Aug. 10.-The
dedication OF the mpnument OF the Filth
Connecticut regiment occurred here. The
monument is of polished granite and
stands On Culp Hill, q short distance
from ~Spanglers Springs. The exercises
were as follows; A prayer, by Chaplain
Winslow; welcome to the comrades, by
Colonel ". W. Parker; a poem, by
Captain y. r, Marvin; an grafton, by
Lieutenant Colonel w. S. Cogswcll; pre-
sentation OF the monument to the Battle-
aeid Memorial association, by Surgeon J.
b. Lewis, and the acceptance thereof, by
John Nd. Krautz, secretary of the assoc
citation. A visit to the field was made
and q reception was held by the regi-
ment.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-11


(ArmonD on the LIST inst. e.
% mouse o. she vDlae Of $3.50, coo 10 h. On,
IN early in the spring. The po,h = =,
beet plant nov being put in a. Aoa
pense Of $4,000 to be opened a. ..
which the readers of TIE journal ~
familiar, These. with the evs'
extensive plant of the Booee ecu.
oon pany ; insures to Sioux City ID tbs
immediate future four Of the mos, =
tens,ve packing houses in the wese !
which will place Sioux City In the ss.1
front in this line of business. TN
portance OF this eolid news to Sion, a..
cannot be overestimated.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-11
Brush Makers Convention.

New YORK, Aug. l0.-The Interna-
tional Brush Makers association In con
vention here have elected the following
officers: President, Perry Woodruff, Of
New York; yice-presidents, John w.
Oren, OF Baltimore, Thos. Haslewood, of
Philadelphia, Robert Thomas and Theo.
S. Murphy, of New York, and VIM.
Melody, of Portland; secretary and
treasurer, II. Noble, of New York. A
resolnti. n was adopted denouncing Rem,
ncas, X einle s. Co., of Baltimore, for
COMPEL ng their men,to sign a degrading
contract.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-11
a rMiue postnoned Medaing.

VANnALlA, H., Aug. l0.-Ad. Thorn
ton who shot owen Wood with a shotgun
and then robbed him of S14, near Ram
sey, soine fonr or five years ago, and who
He'd at the time, was arrested in the
northern part of tins county, brought
here aud locked up in the county Jail.
Thornton was to have been married last
week 10 a Miss Cathern, in this county,
butdeferred if, learning that he wss shad-
owed. TIL marriage was TO have come
off ia the Jail, but it WIS again post
poned, tlis time indefinitely.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-11
Back From Alaska.

TACOMA, w. Tang. 10.-The steamer
0iyinpian has just returned from Il trip
to Alaska, bearing back Senator Cam
eron, OF Pennsylvania; Vest, of Missouri,
and Farwell, of Illinois, Governors
Swineford, Of Alaska, and Houser, and
many other. distinguished persons. They
say tie scenery was something wonder
full. The gold mountains lbf Douglas
Island were particularly astonishing,
Alaska Indians they found far advanced
In civilization and christianity.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-11
A ahinaman,s Libel Suit.

DETEoII, Ang. 1o-sam Woo, a Chin
.ese laundryman of Detroit, enjoys the
distinction OF being the first Chinaman
TO bring q libel suit against an American
paper. The other day the Free Press
said In an article on the Detroit CelestiaIs
that Sans place was an opium den.
Sam is a member OF the Chinese CON
yerts' class in the Fort Street Presbyter-
ian church, and sues the Press for SIO,-
0o0 damages, claiming the charge 1t made
turned his Christian friends against him
and ruined his business.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-11

Jaws. Thirty days notice win be given
by the officers OF the Office here, and
atont September 10 they will be ready to
commence disposing of these lands.
NTH the exception of one fo%rty-acre
tract in Sioux these lands are all in
Woodbury. and Plymouth counties, Some
OF these lands are now rated as worth
so and $50 per acre. In all cases BONA
fide actual settlers will be given the pref
ere ace in making entry
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-11
struck by a Hurricane.

MILWAUKEE,. Wis, Aug. 10.-The tail
end Of n terrific hurricane struck the
northwestern limits of the city. The
storm demolished the large exposition
hall at the Cold Spring Driving park,
which he'd been erected for the state fair.
The grand stand and poultry house were
leveled TO the ground. The master car
penter of the fair grounds and his family
and seven workmen were buried under
the, debris.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-11
KILLED AT A FIRE.
Walls Tu'aele III and KIN Several rer.

&
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 1O.-Bfshop & Spears
peanut warehouse took fire and ragged
fercely for several hours. About 8 O'Clock
the walls of the Alkalire grocery, adjoin-
ing the peanut warehouse, had been
wrecked by the conflagration and fell
outward and buried five iremen who
were playing on the flames. Three were
killed and others seriously injured. It is
believed they cannot recov er. The killed
are az follows:
barney McKernon, aged 4S, married;
Frank Mcdonald, aged %, single; Chris.
Hoels, aged 30, married. Injured: Jake
Palmer will die) and Matthew Ford. 1t
is believed that others were buried be-
meath the walls, but how many is not
known. The pecuniary loss is $50, coo.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-11

DIES MONIES, Iowa, Aug. 1o.-The OF,
ficers OF the United States land Office at
Des Moines have received orders as to the
disposition. Of the a,6,01ss acres Of land here.
tofore claimed by the st. Paul s. Sioux
City railroad. These lands were originally
conveyed by the general government to
h state, aud Inst January were recon
veyed back. by the state to the general
government, and byRa recent decision Of
the secretary OF tile interior are now
thrown open to c:strfly, onJy under the pre-,
,smpticn. Homestead and timber-culture
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-11
couNTRY,s CONSTITUTION.
OUR
Tho Celebration of the Centennial OF
Signing tho Document.

hE Ea
Tho Celebration of the Centennial OF
Signing the Document.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 10.-As the time
approaches for the celebration of the cen
tennial of the signin of the constitution
OF the United States public interest in
the event increases. The legislature of
New Jersey passed resolutions June
2, 1886, inviting the governors and rep
resentatives of the thirteen original states
to assemble in Philadelphia to consider
the propriety of q national celebration Of
the event. In accordance with this invi-
tation u convention of the governors and
representatives of the thirteen colonial
states ard of citizens Yves held at Phila-
delphia, Sept. II, 1885, at which were
present the governors of Delaware, Geor-
gia, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island, Soutk Carolina and vir-
ginia. The outcome of tho meeting was
that letters were addressed by Gov. Lee
OF Virginia as chairman of the committee
of governors of all the colonial states to
the governors of all the states and terri
tories of the union, inviting them to ap-
point commissioners to attend a conven-
ton at Philadelphia, Dec. 2, 1886. At
this convention q commission entitled
The Constitutional Centennial Commits
SION was appointed and given charge of
the arrangements.
The programme to be observed will in
clude an Grafton and poem by Justice
Miller of the United States supreme
court, a military and naval display, aud
IN industrial professional display, Inyi.
tations to be present will be extended to
the president aad his cabinet, the federal
judiciary, congress, and the representa-
tfves of all the departments of the ma
tional government, to tho governor of
each state and territory, to the Judiciary
and legislature OF the same, to the COM
missioners OF the District of Columbia.
and the vnrious civic organizations and
associations of the union. and to resident
representatives of foreign governments
having friendly relations with the United
States
The president will attend in person
Sept. IL. Invitations have also been
sent to the civic organizations, to all
major and brigadier generals of the
army, active or retired, all rear admirals
and c~ommodores, all known descendants
OF he trainers of the constitution, histo-
rians, poets, literary men, newspaper ed
ftors, judges, lawyers, physicians, preach
ers, bishops, cardinals, distinguished in
ventors, explorers, and others who are re.
Karded as r representatives of national
progress.
Russian emissaries are said to laborinp
among the population of Toorkiston viii
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-11
The Nickle p,ate na,,r,aa.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. iO.-There
We're filed at the United States recorders
Office in this city two deeds of sale of the
property Of the MCKEE Plate railroad.
The first was a transfer Of the entire line
81 road and the rolling stock Of the COM
pany To kredArsck p Oicott. William
sande-bila .5anes-a Roosevelt and John
2. 2 aT;nedy This trantler was maae
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-11
two Packing Houses secureo,

Sioux City Journal, 1lth: Neeoti.
ations were fully concluded id Chicago
yesterday whereby Fowler Bros. will
proceed at once to establish a pcfk and
beei packing house here, the plant TO
cost not less than 100000. II is nov
for the first time also made public that a
Contract was closed with the oudahys
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-11

NEw York. Aug. 10.-At Roekaway
beach Prof. 4. S. Baldwin leaped from
balloon when Of the heighth Of about
a mile from the earth, and by means OF a
parachute descended safely into the
a quarter of a mile from shore.
The descent occupied one minute and
twenty four seconds. A large number
Of people witnessed the feat.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-11

NEW BEDFORD, Mass, Aug. l0.-Mrs.
Cleveland and Miss Helen 0. Smith,
Y, who is visiting her former pupil
drove to Blakc's point and spent sorne
time enjoying the beautiful scenery. An
exhibition by children of the scenes from
HAlice in Wonderland given at Mrs.
elders studio was the event of the day.
Mr.. Cleveland. Mrs. Folsom, Miss WEIGH,
Gen. and Mrs. Greedy and Mr.. and Mrs.
Eickerson attended and there was also a
large gathering of summer residents from
neiRhborhood places. rhe receipts were
about 800 and Will Le donated to u
special fund for Wells college.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-11

WASHINGTON, Aug, 10.-secretary La
mar has d%isapproved u circular of instruc-
ton co land receivers and registers sug-
gested lly Commissioner Sparks, extend
ing the time required for actual residence
on preemption claims from six months
to a yenr
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-11

NERoNA, Aug. 1D.-rSignor Boee. the
explorer, committed suicide by firing a
bullet through his brain. He was. asso-
ciated with Baron Nordenskjold 10 the
latters arctic explorations.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-11
Tramns Kil,sd bx the Cars.

HUDSON, N. Y, Aug. 10.-Two men
apparently tramps were killed OF the
New York Central railway near this
place. The bodies were terribly mangled.
From letters found on their persons it is
learned their names are Higgins and
Frank Reynolds.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-11
A NEW %SsEp-ciL.
The "Honey-Ree" Plant Found to Yield
a superior Lubricant.

BUFFALO, N. Y, Aug. 10. The
'honey-bee4 plant fs of a thistle-like
growth and has become we'll known Of
late years among bee.keepers as possess
ing great attractions for bees and Yield
ing a fipa honey. tits extensively grown
In this state and its seeds sell for q dollar
q pound. Sorne time ago the seeds OF
the honey5bee plant, which resemble oats
In form, were broaghtato the attention Of
Z. s. Pease. an Gilman Of this city,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-11
Railroaa conso,,datiaa

NEW YORK, Aug. 10.-The stockhold,
hrs Of the New York, Chicago & St.
Louis railroad company, have voted to
consolidate the company with the Erisl&
State Ling railroad company.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-11
Rag Dealers Fatt.

PHiaADELpnlA, Aug. 10.--John Hey g.
CO., wholesale rug dealers have failed,
and their paper mill at Valley Gorge and
store here are reported to be in the sher-
ms bands. Liabilities about $50, 600.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-11
Aaranc.d 3 Notion.

NEE YORK Aug, 10.-Police Captains
Colin and Williams who stood respec-
lively first and second in the recent civil
service examination for promotion have
been appointed inspectors Of police.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-11
warned Araips. sociai,sts.

NEW YORK. Aug. 1o.-The second as.
sen-bly district of the united labor party
has instructed their delegates to the
Syracuse convention to vote against the
admission ofsceialistss
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-11
Fought with Bowie Kn,v...

JACKSONVILLE, Ohio, Aug. 1O.-Lewis
Burton and Frank Quinn qparrelied at
and agreed to settle the dis
pute with Bowie knives. A duel was
fought in which Burton received wounds
likely 10 prove fatal.
TROUBLED RAILROAD MEN,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-11
Shoe Factory ana pweIIinvs !

CONCORD, n. H., Aug. 10.-A shoe fac.
tory and nine dwellings, burned here.
The eistire loss is placed at 1925, 600.
Most5,f the la,ss falls sn Munro 81 Co
and Cropley &xCo.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-11
storage Boom aud Grain Damaged.

MONTREAL, Aug 10. IA fire occurred
in the Montreal Wareh5using company,s
building, in which some 1876, 900 bushels
of grain were stored. The damage to the
building is fully covered in some fifteen
insurance companies.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-11

Russian emissaries are said to laborinp
among the population of Toorkistan with
a view OF paving the way for a Russian
Judgement in the country.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-08-11

His Case VIII Re rahen to The United
states Court.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-06-16
R.n.t.a and Blowers.

The Connecticut State board of agriculture invites all cultivators of fruits and flowers to unite in free exhibit of their products st Bridgeport on June 23 The exhibition will be given in St. Johns hall All exhibitors of flowers and fruits, especially of new vari- cites, are requested to give in writing with the exhibit the name and postofice address of the exhibitor, and, if the variety is new, its history, name and merits. Manufacturers and dealers in fruit packages are invited ts show their goods. We'll kept specimens of last years fresh fruits are solicited. Re- tarding houses are invited to show the ex- tent of their success. An earnest invitation is extended to all producers to contribute to the show, but all are invited to come and en-
 joy it free of charge. This is an annual ex- hibit. The last was in Hartford, large ln- crease on previous ones, and it is anticipated this will surpass the last. The exhibition will be under the special charge of P. M. Augur, pomologist of the board. Fruits fol exhibition may be sent by express at the
 expense of the board, directed to T. s. Gold
 Bridgeport, Conn.
 T> g. GoLD Secretary. 2
Morning journal and courier., 1887-06-16
NEW ENGLAND,s CHAMPION.

SIocum Beats Thacher and is Now
 Champion of New England - The
 Closing Games of a Most Successful
 Tournanent-Talk of Grand State
 Tournament For September.
 The New England championship tennis tournament closed yesterday afternoon. It has been a success in every particular. Bet ter weather for the tournament could not have been desired. As was anticipated the attendance was greater yesterday than on any other day. There has been first class play ing during the tournament and the members of the local club are to be congratulated on their prowess. They caused many surprises to4the champions. Fully three hundred persons witnessed yesterdays final games. The play yesterday had left Messrs. Thacher and Slocum to contend for the first place and there was much interest shown as to the re- suit The score by games is as follows
Morning journal and courier., 1887-06-16

Young Ladies Whs Receive Diplemas as Graduation Exercises at the West End Institute and the EIderaSe
 School. The annual graduation exercises of Mrs. Cady's West End Institute on Howe street were held yesterday morning. A class of
 four young ladies who have completed three years course was graduated under suspicious circumstances. Rev. Dr. Wm. W. McLane
 of the College street church presented the young ladies with their diplomas and also made the address to the class Great satis- faction was expressed by those present con- eerning the reading of the essays. The fol- lowing was the programme:
 Piano duet-Le Roi d'Yvetot ............. A. Adam
 Miss Alice Smith and Prof. Ensign. Salutatory and Essay-Dido an Ethical Study. Miss M. Frederika Smith.
 Essay-A Masterpiece of Art and It's Creator.
 Miss M. Ella Humphrey.
 Vocal solo-Salve Maria a....... .........C. Rixzo Essay-The Social Atmosphere of Puritan Times.
 Miss Cornelia B. Gilbert
 Essay and Valedictory-Sophocles the Man and Miss Frances c. Tallnan. Miss Treat and Prof. Ensign
 Presentation of diplomas. Rev Wm w. McLane. D. D. Prayer THE ELDERAGE SCHOOL. Graduation exercises were also held at the Elderage school on Sherman avenue. The graduates were Miss May E. Bronson and Miss Emma M. Newton. The address was
 made by Rev. Dr. G. E. Reed of the Trinity M, E. Church. The Misses Stoeckel rendered several musical selections on the piano.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-06-16
sHARP,s TRIAL BEGUN.
The Prosecution Promises to Bring Q
 Positive Evidence of kKis Guilt.

The Prosecution Promises to Bring on
 Positive Evidence of His Guilt.
 NEW YORK, June 15.-The Sharp jury was completed and sworn in at o'clock this af- ternoon. A recess was then taken until o'clock when the trial was begun MT. Nicoll began his opening address at 7:13 o'clock and had not finished at 10, when the court adjourned till 9:30 am. tomorrow. MT. Sharp was then taken to his house in charge of three deputy sheriffs who will guard him. MT. Nicoll will speak two hours longer tomorrow. This evening he asserted very positively that the prosecution would produce evidence that could not be ecentradieted to show that Sharp bribed Fullgraff and others. The did not depend on Fullgraff's own testimony alone. They would show that the conspiracy to buy up the aldermen was matched nthe office of Sharp's counsel
Morning journal and courier., 1887-06-16

For Sale or Rent, fSA HOUSE No. 68 Greenwood street, corner M:;il Gilbert avenue; 12 rooms with modern con- &s.Y veniences, suitable for one or two families In0uire at 1O9 WATER STREET, nY3tf Halsted. Harmount Co
Morning journal and courier., 1887-06-16

In the first set Thacher had easy task to defeat Slocum by the score of 6 to 1. The great college champion took decided brace and won the next three sets by the score of 6 9, GA and 6-1. This gives Slocum the championship, and Messrs. Hurd, F. G: Beach, Ball and Thacher will now be obliged to contend for second place. The tie will probably be played off early next week.
 The finals in doubles took place in the afternoon. Thacher and F. G. Beach con- tended against Merriman and Jenks. After an exciting contest Beach and Thacher beat Merriman and Jenks by the following score: 6-2, 6 ?, 6-3.
 After the final doubles had been played off Slocum and Ripley gave an exhibition game. It is now thought probable that there will be grand State tournament held here during the month of September on the local clubs grounds, which are conceded by all players to be the best in the State. There are thir- teen courts laid out and in excellent condi- tion. There is room enough to lay out six more. If the fall tournament is decided upon there will be present representatives from every tennis club in the State
Morning journal and courier., 1887-06-16
Court of Common PIeas-Civil Side-
 JudEe Studley.

The suit of Sir John Gibbons, baronet of Stamwe1 palace, Middlesex county, England, against Elias Dickerman, Hamden farmer, will soon be tried in the Court of Common Pleas. The plaintiff is the heir of William Gibbons, who died in Hamden October 21 1860, having property more than enough to pay his funeral expenses. The defendant, who was afterward appointed administrator, had the body inferred in the Whitneyville cemetery He then erected 8 monument and charged $175 for this and the burial lot, which it is claimed were worth about $75. Within the past few years he had the body of Gibbons transferred to an inferior location and had the bodies Of Gibbs and Amelia Gil bert buried in the Gibbons lot. On May 30, 1887, the plaintiff through his attorney noti- fed Dickerman to remove the bodies of the Gilberts and restore that of Gibbons, but he refuses and the plaintiff now asks the court to force him to.